…in storage above and below ground,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It’s a huge step in the right direction.” The spending approval is one of…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
Source: National Chicken Council Continuous Improvement Evident During the 2018 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla., 191 chicken and turkey facilities received safety awards by the…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…certainty that the farm bill provides to maintain the food security that all Americans want and need. It is more important than ever that Congress get the job done.” “Family…
Global Food Prices Decline
Global food prices declined in July, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Monthly Food Price Index averaged 168.8 points in July 2018, down 6.5…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…claims in the food industry. The editorial squared off at Whole Foods, saying the grocer makes claims that organic farms do not use “toxic or persistent pesticides,” while many pesticides…
Coalition Pushing for COOL in NAFTA for Beef and Pork
…R-CALF, says in a news release that reinstatement of COOL labeling will help U.S. consumers “to find safer food alternatives and will also help to boost domestic agriculture.” R-CALF points…
USDA Announces Further Reorganization
…Office of the Chief Economist under the Office of the Secretary. Additionally, most employees of ERS and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be relocated outside of Washington,…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…of year at higher elevations and will make their way back down the hills during fall. Due to the fire, they might not have any food to graze, though, he…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…Most goat cheeses are at their peaks in August and many dairy goats have wild berries and fresh herbs in their summer diets. The more food choices the animals have,…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…assurances on the safety of U.S. poultry. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco are available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source:…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…projects. Goodhue’s service territory is predominantly agricultural. Most non-farm employment is associated with agricultural and food processing activities. In Georgia, Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation will use a $61.2 million loan…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “Secretary Perdue is working the best he can with the tools that he has, but that’s all funded [Commodity Credit Corporation], which…
Trump Tweets on SNAP Work Requirements
…the work requirements for food stamps provision that the House approved.” Trump also suggested the Senate needs to eliminate its filibuster rule, an apparent recognition of the fact that new…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Safety Administration time to work with both livestock transporters and producers on finding a resolution to the Hours of Service mandate that’s reinforced through the ELD. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation…